Аннотация
Timothy Zahn
Time Bomb And Zahndry Others
Ernie
The first time I ever saw Ernie Lambert was on that sweltering August day when he showed up at my tiny office in the Athlete's Club and asked if he could join my boxing team.
"Sure," I told him. "It's not really a team, you know, just a bunch of kids who like to box. You ever box before?"
He nodded. "Yes, sir, I used to fight all the time in St. Louis, before we moved down here." His voice was the careful English of a kid trying to break free of a ghetto accent. "I was hoping you could teach me enough in the next few months so I can get in the Golden Gloves tournament."
"Well, we'll see what we can do. I suppose I ought to tell you, though, that I'm not a real boxing coach. I teach gym at the high school and I haven't boxed in competition since college."
"That's okay. My last coach wasn't a pro, either."
"Fine. Just thought you should know." I glanced at the clock and continued, "Some of ...
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